Santa Claus and 0x10b

[Earl Bonovich]

Well let me tell you a little story... about some very good girls and boys.
Santa delivered them a gift... and the response was amazing.

Santa heard (and read) all your replies, and promises of being good, ect...
Santa has decided to make a second run.

However next week is his annual big trip, so this is going to be the last run for a little while. Doesn't mean it will be the last run ever... just probably for 2006.

It also doesn't mean, Santa won't flip his national distribution network. He just wants to make sure that the gift fits and works as it is supposed to.

-------------------------------
So some of the same "warnings" from the other night.

Staggard rollouts are there for a reason... as much as they are confident about the release, they need to limit the impact of any unexpected issues.

However; If you are so incline and want to "take a risk" and force download the 0x10B software version... here is your opportunity.

As of this writing the version number is 0x10B; It may change before things happen

Tonight: 12/15/2006 between 11pm and 1:30am(EST); 8pm and 10:30pm (PST), you may be able to get the new 0x10B code by the 02468 method.

If you do attempt to get 0x10B; then you assume all the risks with the software version.

Here is what is changing so evaluate your decision to move from what ever version you are on now, to 0x10B. (I am not going to post formal release notes at this time).


MORE stability fixes
Updates to the Music/Picture (aka ViiV) features of the system
Updates to the Prioritizer (to improve it's performance)
Tuner Conflict Screen
During FF, there are cases where the image will go "backwards" for a frame or two; fixed
Several HDMI compatibility fixes


I can not stress it enough: If you force download 0x10B, DO NOT CALL the call center if you are having problems. Come back here, and report the problem.

And if it is to the point that you can "live" with it, do another forced update to revert back to 0xFA, there is no going back to 0x104, 0x108, or any other version after 0xFA

[Earl Bonovich]

To force a download:

1) Reboot your system either via the Red Button, GUI Option, or pull the power.

2) On the first WELCOME screen, enter 0 2 4 6 8 slowly and deliberately. ONE TIME

3) After the Welcome Screen, you'll get an almost there screen. The next screen will be the download software screen.

Some things to try if it is failing.

Unplug your unit, wait a few minutes and try again
Do this right in front of your unit (not from the Lazy-Boy)
Try your remote in DirecTV mode

[Earl Bonovich]

And please, be kind to the forum... resist the tempation to post "I got it"

[Earl Bonovich]

PS: This elf, is not going to be on the forum much tonight...
Unless my luck goes bad.... :)

[HolmesCo]

And please, be kind to the forum... resist the tempation to post "I got it"

Thanks for all the info. I will probably plunge now for 108 and wait on B Question, to revert back to FA then, you just do RBR WITHOUT the 02468 and then fa will load? I never do stuff lke this until I know the road back. Thanks!

[BuckeyeNut]

Thx. for the inside info Earl.
Much Appreciated!:)

[Earl Bonovich]

Thanks for all the info. I will probably plunge now for 108 and wait on B Question, to revert back to FA then, you just do RBR WITHOUT the 02468 and then fa will load? I never do stuff lke this until I know the road back. Thanks!

No, If you want to go back to 0xFA

You reboot, when there isn't another software version push going on, and do the 0 2 4 6 8 it will then re-download 0xFA.

If you simply reboot with 0x108 or 0x10B installed... you will still have that version.

[jaywdetroit]

No, If you want to go back to 0xFA

You reboot, when there isn't another software version push going on, and do the 0 2 4 6 8 it will then re-download 0xFA.

If you simply reboot with 0x108 or 0x10B installed... you will still have that version.

many thanks, Earl Good Luck tonight...

:icon_da: (gotta make use of this membership)

[harsh]

While it wasn't said in so many words, if you like the release that you have, don't push your luck by downloading a later release. You cannot go back.

[PoitNarf]

Thanks Earl. This can also be considered a first night of Hanukkah present for those forum members out there that don't celebrate X-Mas. :D

http://www.nicolecrafts.com/content/homepage/MP2084.jpg

[HolmesCo]

No, If you want to go back to 0xFA

You reboot, when there isn't another software version push going on, and do the 0 2 4 6 8 it will then re-download 0xFA.

If you simply reboot with 0x108 or 0x10B installed... you will still have that version.

Sorry to bother you again, but how does one know when there is not a "software push going on" ?? Not sure I understand. Thx.

[Stuart Sweet]

No, If you want to go back to 0xFA

You reboot, when there isn't another software version push going on, and do the 0 2 4 6 8 it will then re-download 0xFA.

If you simply reboot with 0x108 or 0x10B installed... you will still have that version.

For those who are already on the "automatic" 0x104 or 0x108 distribution (not the "santa" distribution), will a RBR revert to 104/8 or to 0xFA?

[Brantel]

Thanks Earl,

I know alot of people are loving you right now.

Too bad I won't get my HR-20 till tommorrow.

I sure wish Santa would make this a two night run.....

[Earl Bonovich]

Sorry to bother you again, but how does one know when there is not a "software push going on" ?? Not sure I understand. Thx.

Basically...
Any other time, besides the window noted above...

[f300v10]

Thanks Earl, and thanks D* for giving us that missed Santa the first time another chance!

[Doug Brott]

I guess it's safe to say that 0x108 will not be going national now. Time to go decide what I want to do with the Distribution map :scratchin

[Earl Bonovich]

For those who are already on the "automatic" 0x104 or 0x108 distribution (not the "santa" distribution), will a RBR revert to 104/8 or to 0xFA?

Hmm... Good question... I am 99% sure, you will revert to 0xFA.
0x104 and 0x108 have been pulled from the stream.

[jaywdetroit]

Sorry to bother you again, but how does one know when there is not a "software push going on" ?? Not sure I understand. Thx.

there is always a "latest" version sitting out there. If you press 02468 as described - you download the latest version. (Even if you already have it.) For 3 hours tonight -the latest version will be this one as described.

[Earl Bonovich]

I guess it's safe to say that 0x108 will not be going national now. Time to go decide what I want to do with the Distribution map :scratchin

Wait, until there is a pushed distribution.

[Tomster]

Thanks Earl. :)

[ajwillys]

Wow Earl, it's gotta be getting tough to come up with more Santa Claus metaphors!

Thanks for the info, you truly are an asset to this forum.

[kellen34]

Will this new Ox10B version have OTA channel capability? Thanks.

[I.M. Nobody]

Earl whats the difference between 108 and 10B I'm confused.

[jaywdetroit]

Earl whats the difference between 108 and 10B I'm confused.

* MORE stability fixes
* Updates to the Music/Picture (aka ViiV) features of the system
* Updates to the Prioritizer (to improve it's performance)
* Tuner Conflict Screen
* During FF, there are cases where the image will go "backwards" for a frame or two; fixed
* Several HDMI compatibility fixes


I'm not Earl - but i think that will cover it.

[bonscott87]

Earl whats the difference between 108 and 10B I'm confused.

Ummm, it was in his first post. ;)

[WolfpackSully]

I assume the update also brings OTA with it (for those of us still with 0xfa)?

Does the download reformat (wipe out) current recordings?

Thanks a bunch!!
Sully

[kick4fun]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH EARL!!!!!!!
You are so supremely awesome!
Yesterday, and all of today, I was sick to my stomach of missing the opportunity the other night, not to mention that my beloved Seahawks stink!!!! Anyway, Thank you so much!!!
I can't wait to network the DVR

[Monty23]

Thanks Earl,

Something to play with this weekend....

[Tom Robertson]

Earl,

"Luck be a Lady Tonight". thank you and thank you to Directv for another run.

On the road in WI.
Tom

[boatbumm]

Wow! Thanks Earl, for your tireless efforts on behalf of all of us in this forum! (Old grandpa sets alarm for 2300 EST in case he falls asleep watching TV tonight!) ;-)

[hasan]

While it wasn't said in so many words, if you like the release that you have, don't push your luck by downloading a later release. You cannot go back.

I don't think that's quite right.

If you like 0x108 and you download 0x10B, you can't go back to 0x108.

However, if you like 0xFA and you download 0x10B and don't like it, you most certainly can go back to 0xFA. Just wait until the 0x10B window closes late tonight, and force a download...or wait until tomorrow morning.

The real risk if is you like 108 (because it has OTA-HD enabled) and for some reason 10B isn't your cup of tea, you can't go to any other version that will still have OTA-HD.

Hopefully, this will help people make up their minds.

I've got 0x108 (OTA-HD release from Wednesday evening) and I am going to update to 0x10B tonight, God willing:)

I just can't resist, even though I'm quite pleased with 0x108. Those who missed 0x108 and need OTA-HD recording don't have a choice...they have to go with what is being provided tonight. (or do without OTA-HD recording on the HR20)

[hasan]

I assume the update also brings OTA with it (for those of us still with 0xfa)?

Does the download reformat (wipe out) current recordings?

Thanks a bunch!!
Sully

Yes, to OTA-HD ...no current recordings stay just fine...assuming the update tonight behaves like the update to 108 did on Wednesday evening.

[richadam]

Thanks Santa,

I will try my best to be nice even if 0x10b is naughty.

This strikes me as a really good way to allow those who are willing and probably more able to provide feedback on a preliminary release back to the developers.

applaudingly yours,
rda

[jaywdetroit]

Thanks Santa,

I will try my best to be nice even if 0x10b is naughty.

This strikes me as a really good way to allow those who are willing and probably more able to provide feedback on a preliminary release back to the developers.

applaudingly yours,
rda

RDA - Richard Dean Anderson?

[WolfpackSully]

Yes, to OTA-HD ...no current recordings stay just fine...assuming the update tonight behaves like the update to 108 did on Wednesday evening.

Sweet! Thanks for the reply hasan!!

Sully

[RollTideinHD]

Getting HR20 installed on 12/20. Can we please have Santa visit just one more time on 12/20!!!! :)

[houskamp]

I would like to see the new version but mine works fine on 08.. decisions decisions.....:confused:

[sabex]

Well let me tell you a little story... about some very good girls and boys.
Santa delivered them a gift... and the response was amazing.

Santa heard (and read) all your replies, and promises of being good, ect...
Santa has decided to make a second run.


I am so excited, its like I am kid again!
Thanks to Earl and the lads at D*

[Canis Lupus]

Move aside. There's a new kinda Kool-Aid in town! And it's begin served up by the master bartender himself. Thanks Earl. I'm in. ;)

[grate88]

Earl - Will this release also be sent to the same parts of so cal that got all the other ones automatically - or is it opt in only? Thanks again for all you do.

[jlancaster]

Thank You!!!!!
This is really quite amazing if you consider how large directv is...this flexibility is truly dtv's new strength.

Thanks Earl!

[Herdfan]

I would like to see the new version but mine works fine on 08.. decisions decisions.....:confused:

Same here. My manual recordings are working. If I could go back to 108, then its a no brainer, but to have to revert to FA, I think I will stay with 108.

In the future, as long as I can go back to a national release with the manual reocrding issue fixed, then sure.

But for now, no.

But thanks to Earl and D* anyway.

[Ken Massingale]

Thanks Earl, and thanks D*.
And good luck this evening, be bad. ;-D
Ken

[keep amonte]

Hum, should I be greedy and risk taking presents from santa again?
Since all has been well since (although I havn't watched a ton of recorded or live TV) the 108 download, I will probably wait till later to decide.

[rjsimmons]

Thanks, Earl! This forum is a lifesaver for Directv subscribers.
(Can't wiat for 10:00 CST)

[byron]

i have my tv hooked up to my HR20 via HDMI > DVI cable.. during the "welcome..." screen the HR20 doesn't send a signal (or its sending a 480i signal and my DVI input doesn't like it)... so i'm going to have to do it blindly (by using the light pattern on the front).... can someone tell me what the lights are doing on the front of the unit when the "welcome" screen is displayed?

[admiral39]

Earl, what can I say but that I have a very special kind of man-love for you. Seriously thanks for all of your hard work :righton:

[litzdog911]

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[solo1026]

Yes, Your the Man Earl:goodjob: Many thanks for helping us with Santa:D

I got all the info I need, just waiting on Good Old Santa!pride

[hasan]

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I was so thrilled with OTA on the HR20 on Wednesday, that I did it as fast as my lil fingers could type it in.

Thanks for posting the info again, I hope others will be so happy that they will do what I did.

[PoitNarf]

I was so thrilled with OTA on the HR20 on Wednesday, that I did it as fast as my lil fingers could type it in.

Thanks for posting the info again, I hope others will be so happy that they will do what I did.

I'm going to remain a freeloader still for the time being. I feel that my 1600+ posts since late August are contribution enough so far. :D

[HDTVsportsfan]

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Hey Litzdog...Thanks

I was just trying figure out how to revive that a little bit.

[RichmondSteeler]

Earl, you da man! Thanks to you and D* for your early notice this time.

[houskamp]

So is this now th #1 site on the internet since santa? :lol:

[JACKIEGAGA]

Thanks SANTA regardless of what happens

[Scorch]

Rock on!

I love this time of year................... :hurah:

[Spazzman]

Earl - Thanks for arranging this. I work tomorrow morning at 6AM which means I have to be up at 4:45AM. I know I will be staying up to get this update anyway. You rock!

Steve

[ohills]

All I can say is thanks Earl for all the help getting Santa to give us a second shot!:bowdown:

Merry Christmas

Go Bears.... They will need it when they face my Chargers on Feb. 4th!!!!!!!!:joy:

[kick4fun]

4 More hours till count down!!!!!!

[DblD_Indy]

Getting HR20 installed on 12/20. Can we please have Santa visit just one more time on 12/20!!!! :)

Installed? You have time to run out and get her ready by the window. They had 8 in BestBuy today when I picked up a HDMI cable today.

YEA! Now fly like the wind!

[CUIllini]

I guess I'll be watching for success stories tonight. Loving the 108, don't want to go 10B and risk going back to FA. Please keep us up-to-date tonight, if all is going well, I think I might jump in to 10B...

[thread]

I'm all for stability fixes and since I re-formatted last night and have not setup any recordings because of the lack of guide data I will pull this down tonight and go from there.

I just want to watch what it's recorded :)

[RxMan1]

I just realized that I have no internet at home right now because of moving a DSL/phone line outside. I'm going to give it a go with no feedback from this forum. Hope it's a good one.

[RollTideinHD]

Installed? You have time to run out and get her ready by the window. They had 8 in BestBuy today when I picked up a HDMI cable today.

YEA! Now fly like the wind!

Not here in Atlanta! They are all sold out at BB & CC for like 50 miles around! By the way, what HDMI cable did u buy and how much? That will be my next step.

[Scorch]

I'm going to remain a freeloader still for the time being. I feel that my 1600+ posts since late August are contribution enough so far. :D

Freeloader.................your kidding right:grin: :grin:

[Mrmiami]

Earl, thank you SOOOOO Much for convincing Santa to take a trial run again!!! It looks like Xmas is coming a little EARLy this year!!!:D

[bonscott87]

Earl,

Just an FYI that this has made the front page at Satguys....just in case you need to manage things like that.

[RollTideinHD]

Earl, thank you SOOOOO Much for convincing Santa to take a trial run again!!! It looks like Xmas is coming a little EARLy this year!!!:D

Earl, pal!!! Just one more time on 12/20... PLEASE!!! :D

[Coffey77]

Tonight: 12/15/2006 between 11pm and 1:30am(EST); 8pm and 10:30pm (PST), you may be able to get the new 0x10B code by the 02468 method.

You know, Earl, living in CST - you could post CST and let those Easterners do the math. Hard enough remembering that code 06842145,,, Close right?

[tfederov]

You know, Earl, living in CST - you could post CST and let those Easterners do the math. Hard enough remembering that code 06842145,,, Close right?


Coffey77, come on.... you know darn well the code is up, down, up, down, left, right, left, right, A, B, B, A

Oh crap, that's Contra! :grin::grin: :D

[Just J]

My manual recordings are working. If I could go back to 108, then its a no brainer, but to have to revert to FA...

I'm facing the same dilemma. But I think I'll go for it. It will give me a chance to test padded recording behavior (one of the remaining bugs that really, well, bugs me) with the very latest release during Sunday's Bears game. Plus a chance to provide D* with feedback that matters to me. And even if it goes badly, I want to make sure the test group includes at least one person who really will:

Leave D* alone.
Report issues here; accurately, completely, and concisely.
Revert to the Authorized National version (0xFA) without pissing and moaning about how D* done me wrong.


If we get lots of violations of these rules when one of these goes badly (and, sooner or later, one will - it's the nature of the beast), they'll stop doing it, and we'll lose this excellent opportunity to get fixes faster and accelerate the improvement of this box.

[Coffey77]

I want to add, for those of you "thinking" about changing - isn't that what this is all about? Making it available so we can "test" it and give feedback. Are you satisfied with 0x108? Should they just make it the last rollout? They are doing us a favor because they feel we are capable of giving them a good response but if you don't take the download, how are they to know what to fix (or hopefully not to fix)? I too like when things work but we've gotten this far on things that didn't quite work exactly the way we want them to. Here's our chance to help! I say download as much as you can and give your best feedback back to them. We obviously did something they like - keep up the good work!!!

[sjso395]

My 15.00 was sent right away... Thanks Earl,,,, but go SAINTS

[PoitNarf]

Coffey77, come on.... you know darn well the code is up, down, up, down, left, right, left, right, A, B, B, A

Oh crap, that's Contra! :grin::grin: :D

Incorrect. It's: ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A (start)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b9/Konami-code-t-shirt.jpg/300px-Konami-code-t-shirt.jpg

[Coffey77]

Coffey77, come on.... you know darn well the code is up, down, up, down, left, right, left, right, A, B, B, A

Oh crap, that's Contra! :grin::grin: :D

I tried to jam the NES controller into that USB port on the back :uglyhamme but couldn't quite get it without cutting a hole in the DVR.... Now it fits like a charm!!! ;) - but still haven't gotten the unlimited lives...:D

[fishingham]

Earl, thank you for your efforts on our behalf and please pass a thank you back to *D for trusting us to pressure test this firmware version. It makes most sense to utilize those looking for challenges:)

[laxcoach]

this may be premature, since i only read the first post, but i'm pretty sure i just had a small org*sm.

[Todd Wiedemann]

Earl,

Just an FYI that this has made the front page at Satguys....just in case you need to manage things like that.


So ?

[iceman2a]

On a whim, I thought I'd log on and checkout the site tonite! I'm glad I did!
So I guess I'll disco my HDMI cable and hook up the comps!

"Somebody up there likes us" :lol:

[marlen]

4 More hours till count down!!!!!!

Can we get a "Countdown" Clock on the Announcement page?

[richlife]

Not here in Atlanta! They are all sold out at BB & CC for like 50 miles around! By the way, what HDMI cable did u buy and how much? That will be my next step.

Buy the best HDMI cable you can afford. Having said that, when I got mine, CC had two by Monster in the $90 - $110 range -- both are probably fine. The more expensive has additional protective external flexible metal weave sheilding. Likely more protection than most need, but it is of the highest quality. My a/v team tells me HDMI is still a touchy technology. I went for the best.

Component cables are the same regards the cost. What D* includes with the HR20 is barely better than composit (in other words, S***). I know because it degraded my DVD signal to S-video appearance. I decided on the $80 Monster and can only tell the difference from the HDMI with a 1080i source (I run with both on my HR20). If it costs more, it may be better but someone else will have to tell you that. (Prices range up to $140.)

[slapshot1959]

Buy the best HDMI cable you can afford. Having said that, when I got mine, CC had two by Monster in the $90 - $110 range -- both are probably fine. The more expensive has additional protective external flexible metal weave sheilding. Likely more protection than most need, but it is of the highest quality. My a/v team tells me HDMI is still a touchy technology. I went for the best.

Component cables are the same regards the cost. What D* includes with the HR20 is barely better than composit (in other words, S***). I know because it degraded my DVD signal to S-video appearance. I decided on the $80 Monster and can only tell the difference from the HDMI with a 1080i source (I run with both on my HR20). If it costs more, it may be better but someone else will have to tell you that. (Prices range up to $140.)

You got some bad advice.
Try monoprice .com
Much more reasonable,excellent quality.

[Canis Lupus]

6.35 versus 80? you do the math :)

With all that money saved, you can become a DBSTalk member! ;)

You got some bad advice.
Try monoprice .com
Much more reasonable,excellent quality.

[dvelleco]

Thanks Earl. This is great. A nice early Christmas gift. :hurah:

[HDTVsportsfan]

...Buy the best HDMI cable you can afford....

Richlife,

With respect, expensive HDMI cables are not necessarily better. I have several Monoprice.com cable w/ a 5 port HDMI switch and they work flawlessly for a fraction of the cost of the other cables you mentioned. I can't tell you how many posts I have read indicating the same. I'm not an electrical engineer, but I have an expensive cable you referred to and I don't see any difference compared to the more cost effective ones.
More is not always better.
I hope your wife is feeling better.

[Coffey77]

Can we get a "Countdown" Clock on the Announcement page?

Earl will only be a few minutes... if that. :eek2: :D Maybe he can post the time every minute for us.:rolleyes:

[redfiver]

Buy the best HDMI cable you can afford. Having said that, when I got mine, CC had two by Monster in the $90 - $110 range -- both are probably fine. The more expensive has additional protective external flexible metal weave sheilding. Likely more protection than most need, but it is of the highest quality. My a/v team tells me HDMI is still a touchy technology. I went for the best.

Component cables are the same regards the cost. What D* includes with the HR20 is barely better than composit (in other words, S***). I know because it degraded my DVD signal to S-video appearance. I decided on the $80 Monster and can only tell the difference from the HDMI with a 1080i source (I run with both on my HR20). If it costs more, it may be better but someone else will have to tell you that. (Prices range up to $140.)


I respectfully disagree with this post. Monster Cables, while supported by great marketing and packaging, aren't any better than an HDMI cable you can get from a reputable online store for much cheaper. I've compared high end cables (friend had all brand new monster cables, HDMI and component) to my less expensive cables. Literally no difference between the two, except he was out a couple of hundred dollars.

[Coffey77]

So ?

Welcome to the Forum! :imwith: Whoops, wrong sign...:welcome_s

[jaywdetroit]

Richlife,

With respect, expensive HDMI cables are not necessarily better. I have several Monoprice.com cable w/ a 5 port HDMI switch and they work flawlessly for a fraction of the cost of the other cables you mentioned. I can't tell you how many posts I have read indicating the same. I'm not an electrical engineer, but I have an expensive cable you referred to and I don't see any difference compared to the more cost effective ones.
More is not always better.
I hope your wife is feeling better.

To add to this -

Somewhere on this board I read that the only time a more expensive cable is worth the money is when you need extra shielding from interference, or when you have an especially long run. I have a D* branded cable I bought from my installer as a bribe. It works just fine.

[Todd Wiedemann]

Welcome to the Forum!


Note my join date.

[HDTVsportsfan]

Note my join date.

lol.....

It's the thought that counts. right.

[Canis Lupus]

OK back to topic . :)

Someone posted during the last Santa DL that we should send IMs or emails or contact people we know on this board in case they haven't checked in today. This is a good idea and we have more time to do it this time. So if you think of someone....

I sent a few out and already got a reply appreciating the heads up.

EDIT: The only number that shouldn't be dialed is 1-800-D* :)
EDIT: Or anyone who doesn't understand the risks - like your MOM (thx Earl)

To add to this -

Somewhere on this board I read that the only time a more expensive cable is worth the money is when you need extra shielding from interference, or when you have an especially long run. I have a D* branded cable I bought from my installer as a bribe. It works just fine.

[Earl Bonovich]

Note my join date.

Welcome BACK to the forum then (we don't have a sign for that)

[Earl Bonovich]

OK back to topic . :)

Someone posted during the last Santa DL that we should send IMs or emails or contact people we know on this board in case they haven't checked in today. This is a good idea and we have more time to do it this time. So if you think of someone....

I sent a few out and already got a reply appreciating the heads up.

Just be CERTAIN your friends, understand the risks involved with it.
So don't go calling your MOM... unless you want her calling you when it doesn't work.

[Todd Wiedemann]

Welcome BACK to the forum then (we don't have a sign for that)


Thanks again for your hard work, Earl.

ALL of us appreciate it.

[richlife]

6.35 versus 80? you do the math :)

With all that money saved, you can become a DBSTalk member! ;)

I think I may be a DBSTalk Member??? But I'll stand on the advice to get the best you can afford. Do the math, $xxK on audio/visual equipment controlled by a $6.35 cable. I won't bad mouth your choice, but the technical specs say it cannot carry the same signal even the $18 cable from the same vendor will carry.

But this is best carried on in another thread. Meet me at 6am with limp cables ready on HDTV Programming. (I expect to still be asleep after the late night download, but please carry on.) ;) ;) ;)

[Coffey77]

Note my join date.

So then my first sign wasn't quite a mistake after all... :D Welcome back!

[Earl Bonovich]

Thanks again for your hard work, Earl.

ALL of us appreciate it.

Thank you... I appricate the comments.

[jaywdetroit]

Thank you... I appricate the comments.

does this mean your luck was not so good tonight? ;)

[Canis Lupus]

sorry richlife - didn't mean to offend. :)
Was just bumping the solicitations for donations. Didn't mean you personally. Apologies.
I've got a 21 month old and a 6 month old, so I'll be up with ya, limp cables and all. ;)

I think I may be a DBSTalk Member??? But I'll stand on the advice to get the best you can afford. Do the math, $xxK on audio/visual equipment controlled by a $6.35 cable. I won't bad mouth your choice, but the technical specs say it cannot carry the same signal even the $18 cable from the same vendor will carry.

But this is best carried on in another thread. Meet me at 6am with limp cables ready on HDTV Programming. (I expect to still be asleep after the late night download, but please carry on.) ;) ;) ;)

[Earl Bonovich]

does this mean your luck was not so good tonight? ;)

We are not starting till 9pm CST.. :D

[Todd Wiedemann]

So then my first sign wasn't quite a mistake after all... :D Welcome back!

It was. ;)

I simply choose to post with discretion.

... and thanks for the welcome.

[Reggie3]

Thanks Earl and Phil

Love this forum

[richlife]

sorry richlife - didn't mean to offend. :)
Was just bumping the solicitations for donations. Didn't mean you personally. Apologies.
I've got a 21 month old and a 6 month old, so I'll be up with ya, limp cables and all. ;)

None taken Canis -- at all. This is a celebration of what Earl hath provided. Lots of love and luck to Earl!

And as far as 6am, if that damn Malamute (don't I love him?) wakes me up with his howling at 5am again tomorrow, I'll send HIM to you to settle the issue.

[jaywdetroit]

We are not starting till 9pm CST.. :D

:cool:

[Earl Bonovich]

:cool:

Not related to Santa

[Earl Bonovich]

None taken Canis -- at all. This is a celebration of what Earl hath provided. Lots of love and luck to Earl!

And as far as 6am, if that damn Malamute (don't I love him?) wakes me up with his howling at 5am again tomorrow, I'll send HIM to you to settle the issue.


I just want to point out, again...
I am just the messenger... There are a LOT of people at DirecTV that busted their hump to make this happen....

[Oldsteve]

We are not starting till 9pm CST.. :D

Earl,

Thanks so much for getting us a return flight. I joined too!!! Hope the rest of your evening turns out well.:)

Oldsteve

[Canis Lupus]

LOL - my Golden would probably kill him with kindness ;)

None taken Canis -- at all. This is a celebration of what Earl hath provided. Lots of love and luck to Earl!

And as far as 6am, if that damn Malamute (don't I love him?) wakes me up with his howling at 5am again tomorrow, I'll send HIM to you to settle the issue.

[Todd Wiedemann]

I just want to point out, again...
I am just the messenger... There are a LOT of people at DirecTV that busted their hump to make this happen....


"ActiveON ... apply directly to busted humps" :lol:

Thanks to them, too. :D

[Mike Huss]

So Earl, since your contacts are on the tech side of things, what's your gut feel on this? I got 108, I'm very happy with it, but the geek in me that always wants to have the latest and greatest wants to run the update tonight. What do you think?

[Coffey77]

I just want to point out, again...
I am just the messenger... There are a LOT of people at DirecTV that busted their hump to make this happen....

Thanks to those at DirecTV for the opportunity! :goodjob:

[kick4fun]

Can we get a "Countdown" Clock on the Announcement page?

I wish I knew how.... But, 2 hours and 15 minutes to go!!!!!!

[hdtvfan0001]

There are a LOT of people at DirecTV that busted their hump to make this happen....
That's what I was also told Thursday when I happened to be in CA with my D*TV friend (on work-related business coincidently).

I asked him why the latest candidate wasn't just released as a national release, and he indicated there are still "some big fish to fry" in terms of additional things they want to put into the next national release. He gave me one example, but like, Earl, I promised not to tell - point is....there is method to the madness.

Thanks for driving the enthusiasm toward D*TV, Earl - they heard you loud and clear. :)

[Drewg5]

To add to this -

Somewhere on this board I read that the only time a more expensive cable is worth the money is when you need extra shielding from interference, or when you have an especially long run. I have a D* branded cable I bought from my installer as a bribe. It works just fine.

You put it better than I would have. The only time I have seen high end cables out perform the low to mid range cables is at a friend's house (half a block away from the local AM radio station). The other case would be in a long span over 6'. So you can use the cash you save to buy a by far better remote.

[HDTVsportsfan]

I just want to point out, again...
I am just the messenger... There are a LOT of people at DirecTV that busted their hump to make this happen....


You need to take your photo (avatar) off the other site then.:)

[jaywdetroit]

I just want to point out, again...
I am just the messenger... There are a LOT of people at DirecTV that busted their hump to make this happen....

As pointed out before - you're the messenger. You get the Kudos.

The people at D* are well thanked, but they are nameless and faceless to us - unfortunately.

And besides, without a well run forum for the HR20, they wouldn't have anyone to give this much appreciated favor too.

[richlife]

Thanks to those at DirecTV for the opportunity! :goodjob:

I like your way of thanking them. Earl, perhaps we can offer to buy them all a beer. (If you can all make your way to Chapel Hill, we'll do it at the Carolina Brewery.)

[ldmth44]

Waiting patiently...! A present in advance may be a good thing.

[Earl Bonovich]

All right campers...

I have to get going... be good to one another, and help each other... like I know you all will... (gosh I sound like a parent).

I doubt I will be back till the morning...
Report a post if something bad is going on.... the other Mods/Admins will get a message.

And any one that comes on... make sure they understand the risk of doing this....

Good luck... and enjoy.. (and no, I am not going out to drive the sled).

[Canis Lupus]

You rock Earl. We'll leave the light on for ya.

All right campers...

I have to get going... be good to one another, and help each other... like I know you all will... (gosh I sound like a parent).

I doubt I will be back till the morning...
Report a post if something bad is going on.... the other Mods/Admins will get a message.

And any one that comes on... make sure they understand the risk of doing this....

Good luck... and enjoy.. (and no, I am not going out to drive the sled).

[qlanus]

All right campers...

I have to get going... be good to one another, and help each other... like I know you all will... (gosh I sound like a parent).

I doubt I will be back till the morning...
Report a post if something bad is going on.... the other Mods/Admins will get a message.

And any one that comes on... make sure they understand the risk of doing this....

Good luck... and enjoy.. (and no, I am not going out to drive the sled).

Earl has left the building.

[birdman1]

Earl,

I've been reading this forum for the last month and missed Santa's first run. Thank you and D*. I'm looking forward to this update.

[fishingham]

The folks who busted their humps at *D are most appreciated, indeed!

[ABQNM]

You know, Earl, living in CST - you could post CST and let those Easterners do the math. Hard enough remembering that code 06842145,,, Close right?

Actually the code requires some math.

You take all the numbers in order from lowest to highest and subtract the odd numbers:

(0123456789)-(13579)=02468

:D :D :D :D

[CUIllini]

The folks who busted their humps at *D are most appreciated, indeed!

No doubt about that. The window for 0x108 was a welcome surprise as I needed OTA for HD locals recording (no MPEG4 ::nono:). The "early" releases are very much appreciated!

[iceman2a]

Buy the best HDMI cable you can afford. Having said that, when I got mine, CC had two by Monster in the $90 - $110 range -- both are probably fine. The more expensive has additional protective external flexible metal weave sheilding. Likely more protection than most need, but it is of the highest quality. My a/v team tells me HDMI is still a touchy technology. I went for the best.

Component cables are the same regards the cost. What D* includes with the HR20 is barely better than composit (in other words, S***). I know because it degraded my DVD signal to S-video appearance. I decided on the $80 Monster and can only tell the difference from the HDMI with a 1080i source (I run with both on my HR20). If it costs more, it may be better but someone else will have to tell you that. (Prices range up to $140.)

WOW! my $7.99 HDMI is just as good as that $110 "monster myth" HDMI!
Your a/v team, you might need to send them back to the minors! :lol:

[Mixer]

If there are that many people who are willing to pay $80 for a cable, DBSTALK and Monoprice should join forces and put out a deal where you get a year of service and a cable for $60


6.35 versus 80? you do the math :)

With all that money saved, you can become a DBSTalk member! ;)

[cfactor]

Thanks again for your efforts!
C

[TheMoose]

WOW! my $7.99 HDMI is just as good as that $110 "monster myth" HDMI!
Your a/v team, you might need to send them back to the minors! :lol:

While I detest all the Monster bashing I don't know that an expensive cable is needed for Digital signals like HDMI unless you have a long run, but for a regular run of 6' or so my $17 cable from Monoprice.com works fine.

Now when your talking analog the better cables do make a diffrence.

[tiger2005]

THANKS, EARL!!! I'm ready tonight!! Good thing I checked!!

[sabex]

WOW! my $7.99 HDMI is just as good as that $110 "monster myth" HDMI!
Your a/v team, you might need to send them back to the minors! :lol:
Over the last week or so I have been researching my next home theater over at avsforums and I saw a lot of consistency in the opinion of high-priced cables in general and monster in particular. Mainly, they snort 'noob' and giggle.:hurah:

[Slump Buster]

WOW! my $7.99 HDMI is just as good as that $110 "monster myth" HDMI!
Your a/v team, you might need to send them back to the minors! :lol:

I think it is pretty much been proven that if you're under 10' and don't have to worry about your cable being cut (I can't imagine how that would happen) that HDMI cable is HDMI cable. I did a ton of research on it before buying my last cable and couldn't find anyone that said otherwise (unless you count the teenagers reading the scripts at some of the electronics stores)

[Azeke]

I am at work so I am unable to d/l the 0x10b, however I was fortunate enough to d/l 0x108. I wonder if I should ask my wife to d/l it for me, naaah :nono2: .

Peace, blessings and Merry Christmas to all of you,

Azeke

[Canis Lupus]

Do it! Do it! Roll the dice, live a little, take a chance, damn the torpedoes, throw caution to the wind, go for it, you only live once, what's to lose, you never know if you don't try, play to win, you can't win if you don't play, jump the shark!

(out of cliches) ;)

Peace to you too.

I am at work so I am unable to d/l the 0x10b, however I was fortunate enough to d/l 0x108. I wonder if I should ask my wife to d/l it for me, naaah.

Peace, blessings and Merry Christmas to all of you,

Azeke

[mhp]

i am not a techie.......so just wondering.........is this too risky......or is the simple 02468 redo after the window closes a sure way back to the national baseline.....

[jaywdetroit]

I am at work so I am unable to d/l the 0x10b, however I was fortunate enough to d/l 0x108. I wonder if I should ask my wife to d/l it for me, naaah :nono2: .

Peace, blessings and Merry Christmas to all of you,

Azeke

she can't hurt anything. it either works or it doesn't. you might just have to let her control the remote for a night

[Just J]

i am not a techie.......so just wondering.........is this too risky......or is the simple 02468 redo after the window closes a sure way back to the national baseline.....

Depends on if you have 0x108 and really like it. If you're on 0xFA, this is low risk, as you can back it out as soon as the window closes.

If, like me, you really like/need some of the features in 0x108, then this is riskier, since the fall back is to 0xFA (I understand this applies even to those who got 0x104).

Me, I'm going for it. One hour to go!

(Geez, I so need to get a life. :D )

[ksninew]

i have my tv hooked up to my HR20 via HDMI > DVI cable.. during the "welcome..." screen the HR20 doesn't send a signal (or its sending a 480i signal and my DVI input doesn't like it)... so i'm going to have to do it blindly (by using the light pattern on the front).... can someone tell me what the lights are doing on the front of the unit when the "welcome" screen is displayed?

I'm also using HDMI so never get the Welcome screen. After hitting reset I waited
for the power light to come on full blue and entered 02468 and did get the Ox108
download the other night but had a black screen the entire time it was downloading.
I completed the setup and all is working great.

[Slump Buster]

i am not a techie.......so just wondering.........is this too risky......or is the simple 02468 redo after the window closes a sure way back to the national baseline.....

stupid me just proved that you can go back. I had 108 installed but thought that they might have opened the window a little early so I forced a download. Sure enough, FA is coming down right now. I suck

[jaywdetroit]

stupid me just proved that you can go back. I had 108 installed but thought that they might have opened the window a little early so I forced a download. Sure enough, FA is coming down right now. I suck

Now you have a good excuse to camp, right?

[sabex]

If there are that many people who are willing to pay $80 for a cable, DBSTALK and Monoprice should join forces and put out a deal where you get a year of service and a cable for $60
No kidding. I just picked up 2 optical audio cables for $10 including shipping. Walmart wanted $16 for one. Thanks for the tip - another store to add to my 'good deals' list.:D

[Spongeweed]

I forced wednesday night @ 9:37 central and got it. :)

[Slump Buster]

Now you have a good excuse to camp, right?

The marshmallows and cold ones are all set. With my luck, directv will back out of this

[jaywdetroit]

The marshmallows and cold ones are all set. With my luck, directv will back out of this

I've got my cold one and cheeze it's - don't say that - that would really bring me down

[gantte]

Hey all: I'm stuck at 0xfa, *anything* higher will be most appreciated.

As someone said not long back, folks like me got little to risk in uploading the latest.

But as I sit here and wait, I'm wondering what new features I should have in about an hour from now?

Am I correct in understanding that my ethernet port will be activated?

Should I plug in my HR20 to the home network now? Or wait for the firmware upload first? What will I be able to do, network related, once the HR20 is active? Please point me to the thread on that if it exists.

I'm really looking forward to the OTA features as well. My current issue: I got my HR 20 only about 2 weeks ago. I got my AU9-S (slimline) KaKu dish installed 7 days ago. It was then that I discovered that my view of the 110 sat was totally blocked by a stinkin Carolina pine tree, four feet over my property line. I've camped out on my porch for the last 3 days, waiting for my neighbor to come home to discuss the demise of that d*mn tree. Unfortunately, looks like he's packed up the kids and left for the holidays!!! :(

So... the saving grace here is that I have an OTA antenna in my attic over the 3rd floor and it brings in all the local OTA HD channels really well. Once I can get them integrated into the main channel line up, peace will be restored with SWMBO
and her shows can again be recorded...

I've googled "ViiV", but I don't understand how that relates to the networking on my HR20, once it's enabled. What does MS-WMP11 have to do with the HR20 networking anyway? Should I upgrade my WMP ? I have version 9.0 right now.

Thanks for any advice... 35 minutes to go...

[jheda]

To force a download:

1) Reboot your system either via the Red Button, GUI Option, or pull the power.

2) On the first WELCOME screen, enter 0 2 4 6 8 slowly and deliberately. ONE TIME

3) After the Welcome Screen, you'll get an almost there screen. The next screen will be the download software screen.

Some things to try if it is failing.

Unplug your unit, wait a few minutes and try again
Do this right in front of your unit (not from the Lazy-Boy)
Try your remote in DirecTV mode

Try your remote in DirecTV mode - what does that mean?

[Slump Buster]

I forced wednesday night @ 9:37 central and got it. :)


(laughing) exactly, so did I, and that got me into trouble tonight

[Slump Buster]

Hey all: I'm stuck at 0xfa, *anything* higher will be most appreciated.

As someone said not long back, folks like me got little to risk in uploading the latest.

But as I sit here and wait, I'm wondering what new features I should have in about an hour from now?

Am I correct in understanding that my ethernet port will be activated?

Should I plug in my HR20 to the home network now? Or wait for the firmware upload first? What will I be able to do, network related, once the HR20 is active? Please point me to the thread on that if it exists.

I'm really looking forward to the OTA features as well. My current issue: I got my HR 20 only about 2 weeks ago. I got my AU9-S (slimline) KaKu dish installed 7 days ago. It was then that I discovered that my view of the 110 sat was totally blocked by a stinkin Carolina pine tree, four feet over my property line. I've camped out on my porch for the last 3 days, waiting for my neighbor to come home to discuss the demise of that d*mn tree. Unfortunately, looks like he's packed up the kids and left for the holidays!!! :(

So... the saving grace here is that I have an OTA antenna in my attic over the 3rd floor and it brings in all the local OTA HD channels really well. Once I can get them integrated into the main channel line up, peace will be restored with SWMBO
and her shows can again be recorded...

I've googled "ViiV", but I don't understand how that relates to the networking on my HR20, once it's enabled. What does MS-WMP11 have to do with the HR20 networking anyway? Should I upgrade my WMP ? I have version 9.0 right now.

Thanks for any advice... 35 minutes to go...


You can plug in your network cable at any time. There are plenty of stickies that can show you how to set up the networking - it is very easy.

There are also several threads in here that can help you set up music and photos. In general, people have had a tough time getting WMP to work. Twonkyvision is a much cleaner and easier alternative (I'm a long-time user of it).

[Canis Lupus]

Still no 110 pine tree chainsaw incident? ;)

If I were you, I'd do it. Then you can at least have the OTA integrated into the HR20 until you can resolve the 110 pnie tree chainsaw incident. You're missing about 6-8 channels right now in HD as it is.

Hey all: I'm stuck at 0xfa, *anything* higher will be most appreciated.

As someone said not long back, folks like me got little to risk in uploading the latest.

But as I sit here and wait, I'm wondering what new features I should have in about an hour from now?

Am I correct in understanding that my ethernet port will be activated?

Should I plug in my HR20 to the home network now? Or wait for the firmware upload first? What will I be able to do, network related, once the HR20 is active? Please point me to the thread on that if it exists.

I'm really looking forward to the OTA features as well. My current issue: I got my HR 20 only about 2 weeks ago. I got my AU9-S (slimline) KaKu dish installed 7 days ago. It was then that I discovered that my view of the 110 sat was totally blocked by a stinkin Carolina pine tree, four feet over my property line. I've camped out on my porch for the last 3 days, waiting for my neighbor to come home to discuss the demise of that d*mn tree. Unfortunately, looks like he's packed up the kids and left for the holidays!!! :(

So... the saving grace here is that I have an OTA antenna in my attic over the 3rd floor and it brings in all the local OTA HD channels really well. Once I can get them integrated into the main channel line up, peace will be restored with SWMBO
and her shows can again be recorded...

I've googled "ViiV", but I don't understand how that relates to the networking on my HR20, once it's enabled. What does MS-WMP11 have to do with the HR20 networking anyway? Should I upgrade my WMP ? I have version 9.0 right now.

Thanks for any advice... 35 minutes to go...

[DVRaholic]

Shhhhhhhhhhh

I think I hear bells in the distance....

22 minutes to go....

[Earl Bonovich]

Try your remote in DirecTV mode - what does that mean?

Slide the remote switch, all the way to the left.

(Ya.. .I am still around, we are running late)

[ram4784]

I really like the ViiV feature. You think D* is thinking about disabling the use of WMP (for those of us who are not ViiV) for some reason? Just thinking aloud.

[Earl Bonovich]

I really like the ViiV feature. You think D* is thinking about disabling the use of WMP (for those of us who are not ViiV) for some reason? Just thinking aloud.

Not that I am aware of

(I'm leaving now... I'll check in lateR)

[OconRecon]

And please, be kind to the forum... resist the tempation to post "I got it"

Although, maybe one "I got it" could reassure us.;)

[baimo]

we need at least one ' I got it"

[DSids]

I know a bunch of the previous post's said you press 02468 on the welcome screen to start the download.... is that the very first screen that says hello and welcome to D, then it rolls to just a few seconds more...or when it starts to acquire sat signal screen?

Sorry for the stupid question just got my HR20 today and I need OTA!!

[Tomster]

I know a bunch of the previous post's said you press 02468 on the welcome screen to start the download.... is that the very first screen that says hello and welcome to D, then it rolls to just a few seconds more...or when it starts to acquire sat signal screen?

Sorry for the stupid question just got my HR20 today and I need OTA!!

First blue screen - 02468 no enter, no nothing, just 02468

[Groundhog45]

I know a bunch of the previous post's said you press 02468 on the welcome screen to start the download.... is that the very first screen that says hello and welcome to D, then it rolls to just a few seconds more...or when it starts to acquire sat signal screen?

Sorry for the stupid question just got my HR20 today and I need OTA!!


At the first welcome screen.

[Blurayfan]

I know a bunch of the previous post's said you press 02468 on the welcome screen to start the download.... is that the very first screen that says hello and welcome to D, then it rolls to just a few seconds more...or when it starts to acquire sat signal screen?

Sorry for the stupid question just got my HR20 today and I need OTA!!

The "Hello" screen is the place to enter the code.

[Spongeweed]

I know a bunch of the previous post's said you press 02468 on the welcome screen to start the download.... is that the very first screen that says hello and welcome to D, then it rolls to just a few seconds more...or when it starts to acquire sat signal screen?

Sorry for the stupid question just got my HR20 today and I need OTA!!


Well, you have come to the right place! Place your hand on the hr-20 & repeat after me:

02468...02468... :)

[DVRaholic]

First blue screen - 02468 no enter, no nothing, just 02468
Just do it once, it should find the Software within 10-15 seconds
If not reset and try try again :)

[Blurayfan]

T- 10:00

[Spongeweed]

T- 10:00

Roger, Houston. :)

[DVRaholic]

On Prancer, On Comet.....

Rudolph with your nose so Bright, wont you guide my Sleigh tonight ?

[DSids]

Thanks for the help everyone...5 minutes til game time and I volunteer to be the rookie stating "I got it" right afterwards on the board.
Someone has to it sounds like

[qlanus]

Is it soup yet?

[mdmcvay]

I redlighted.......waiting on 00fa to finish

[JACKIEGAGA]

The wait is killing me

[mdmcvay]

Will it hurt to do a rbr in the middle of another update?
Im at checking sat settings

[voyager1]

thanks,i will sure get it !! thanks !!!

[Tomster]

Will it hurt to do a rbr in the middle of another update?
Im at checking sat settings

dont do it

[jheda]

The "Hello" screen is the place to enter the code.

blue screen.... welcome screen...hello screen..........which one??????????????????????

[baimo]

not in yet

[qlanus]

Listen carefully - you can hear a pin drop

[DVRaholic]

Just pulled trigger on my Test HR20 (2nd one) and No update yet

Now I will have to wait 10 minutes to try again :(

[marlen]

not in yet

this is almost like bidding at the end of an ebay auction....who will get it first?

[mdmcvay]

looks like by the time mine loads fa it will be time to rbr again
were receiving sat info now

[Blurayfan]

Will it hurt to do a rbr in the middle of another update?
Im at checking sat settings
No the HR20 will just retry the download. The software is not written to the unit until the download is complete for reliabilty reasons.

[DVRaholic]

Everyone is going to "Flush" right at 11PM and hopefully the Satellite wont overload, or Explode!!

[gonzlobo]

Well, you have come to the right place! Place your hand on the hr-20 & repeat after me:

02468...02468... :)

Actually, just 02468. If you do it again, it won't work.

[baimo]

its there now

[ernicoats]

got it

[tjboyd]

Green...Green...Green!

[DVRaholic]

Sorry Earl BUT I GOT IT on HR20 #1, downloading Right now 010B

[fishingham]

It's just past 11 EST. Anyone have it downloading yet?

[FastEddie]

Its here...Thanks Earl


43% and counting

[baimo]

got it

slowpoke

[Tomster]

downloading

[marlen]

this is almost like bidding at the end of an ebay auction....who will get it first?

010B is coming down now...

[thread]

It's downloading for me right now.

[Just J]

:D :D :D

[fishingham]

101B is downloading.

[Spongeweed]

I'd like to thank all of little people who worked behind the scenes that helped make all of this possible. you know who you are. :)

[Chris Blount]

Folks, I've opened our chat room to discuss the downloads.

http://chat.dbstalk.com

[grate88]

mine says it's downloading 0108 - which I already had - Strange

[marlen]

010B is coming down now...

this is almost like the times square thing at New Years

[birdman1]

down loading now

[baimo]

i think everyone here should become a club member or donate a little something to this board. where else could you have this much fun without drinking

[Slump Buster]

for some reason mine is trying to download FA. Any idea why? I had 108 the other night but jumped the gun tonight. could that by why?

[qlanus]

And there off!

[marlen]

i think everyone here should become a club member or donate a little something to this board. where else could you have this much fun without drinking

Hey! Who's nopt drinking?

[HDTVsportsfan]

Folks, I've opened our chat room to discuss the downloads.

http://chat.dbstalk.com


Thanks Chris.

[TheMoose]

I'm on the fence here, I have the 108 but wonder if I should download 10B.

How many that have 108 are getting 10B?

[Blitz68]

:D :D :D

[tjboyd]

mine says it's downloading 0108 - which I already had - Strange

Same here...:confused:

[rkester]

Thank you Santa. :)

I guess with this, I will need to redo all my local's SLs?

[RichmondSteeler]

Downloading.....34%!!!

[hasan]

29% ...lookin' good:)

[badit11]

I'm at 43% downloading

[satguy22]

downloading 010b

[1Indy79]

I'm on the fence here, I have the 108 but wonder if I should download 10B.

How many that have 108 are getting 10B?

I've got 108 and I'm going to go download 10B right now. I'll let you know how it goes.

[walker]

Hey! Who's nopt drinking?

seriously

[tcmears]

Hey! Who's nopt drinking?

Sertenly knot me!

[tjboyd]

Is West Coast not getting x10B?

[rm226]

I'm at 43% downloading

10B at 90% ...Oh Baby!!

[satguy22]

downloading 010b Merry Xmas

[RichmondSteeler]

:D :D 85%. Thanks D* and Earl!

[bimmer10]

I missed lasts nights, and here I am sitting at work wishin I was home drinking and downloading tonight update..... I need to get outta here.:)

[baimo]

Is West Coast not getting x10B?

That would be justice :)

[marlen]

Sertenly knot me!

I think you're slurring your words...I'm at 9999%

[pgiralt]

I'm on the fence here, I have the 108 but wonder if I should download 10B.

How many that have 108 are getting 10B?

Unless you're having HDMI issues, I probably wouldn't bother.

[roguebjp]

I'm stuck at 90%....huh??

Bernardo in Miami

[mdmcvay]

Thank you Santa. :)

I guess with this, I will need to redo all my local's SLs?


I was having problems doing this with 108. I have three on CBS that I have to convert and it shows upcoming shows in the search but the prioritizer says no upcoming episodes. Very frustrating.

[bonscott87]

guess the chat server got hammered, I can't get back in! :(

On the bright side, 10B is at 90%!

[HDTVsportsfan]

I'm stuck at 90%....huh??

Bernardo in Miami

So am I.

[walker]

I think you're slurring your words...I'm at 9999%


i am kumpletely soooober. i'm at 99999999999999%, so i win.

[TheMoose]

I'll stand by for a bit, I got OTA now & don't want to screw it up.

I'm going to take a soak in the hot tub & see how it's going!

[roguebjp]

guess the chat server got hammered, I can't get back in! :(

On the bright side, 10B is at 90%!

I'm at 90% also...but it's not moving anymore....what's the deal?

Bernardo in Miami

[mdmcvay]

You sure it's an 8 and not a B....they look very similar:D

[bonscott87]

I'm stuck at 90%....huh??

Bernardo in Miami

Hmmmm, I'm stuck at 90% as well. Hopefully we didn't kill the DirecTV server.

[rhweimer]

I'm stuck at 90%....huh??

Bernardo in Miami

I think it likes the 90%.

[bonscott87]

Finally got off that 90%....was worried there for a minute.

[rm226]

So am I.
me too ; :confused:

[Stoodo]

Hmmmm, I'm stuck at 90% as well. Hopefully we didn't kill the DirecTV server.

How exactly would that happen?

[jheda]

62%

[marlen]

You sure it's an 8 and not a B....they look very similar:D

"Yes ociffer"

[arasner]

Stuck at 90 percent here too!

[roguebjp]

I'm at 96% (thank God)....finally made it past 90%.

For a second there I was freaking out.....

97% now

Bernardo in Miami

[jacobsdad30]

Download is starting. I let you know what happens. Im in SW Mo.

[VLaslow]

I seem to be downloading 0108

[bonscott87]

I had 108 and I'm downloading. I want to test any OTA fixes they may have put in as I had issues with one of my OTA locals.

[marlen]

Stuck at 90 percent here too!

ox10b is now live in Dallas TX

[rm226]

Download is starting. I let you know what happens. Im in SW Mo.

100% and rebooting now

[CSHORT]

Same here

[kick4fun]

100% here and its finishing... YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[325xia]

Had 108, now D'loading 10B

[littlebadboy]

Seems like the guide and other menus are slower than the 108 update.

[davidord]

Is West Coast not getting x10B?

Same thing happened to me the first time. I tried it again and 010B is now downloading. I'm in So Cal.

[lmurphy]

Downloaded and running here in Central, IL.